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A 22-year-old female asked:

I scratched my belly button last night and now it's red and sore. no discharge. what should i do with my scratch? should i go see a doctor?

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Dr. Vijaypal Aryaanswered

Gastroenterology 38 years experience

Cellulitis: apply triple antibiotic cream if no relief consult your doc

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